Jinto Mathew Kuruvilla
Walsall,UK
Summary
Accomplished Functional Safety Engineer with extensive expertise in safety engineering, including SIL, SIF, and IEC 61511 lifecycle management. Proficient in conducting hazard studies such as HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, and PHA, and skilled in the design and commissioning of PLC, HMI & SCADA systems. Demonstrates strong capabilities in EC&I design and compliance with CDM Regulations 2015. Adept at managing risk assessments and ensuring ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 compliance within high-hazard environments. Committed to delivering projects efficiently while maintaining the highest safety standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project Engineer / Functional Safety Engineer
Addfield Projects Limited, UK
, UK
2022.01 - 2026.04
- Lead end-to-end delivery of engineering projects from design through to commissioning and client handover.
- Manage and apply the functional safety lifecycle for control and safety systems aligned with IEC 61511 principles.
- Certified Functional Safety Engineer, supporting development and implementation of functional safety management systems.
- Lead and support hazard studies (HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, PHA) to identify and mitigate process risks.
- Develop and review SIL/SIF requirements, safety functions, and verification/validation documentation.
- Provide EC&I technical support across site projects including design, FAT, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Prepare and implement Construction Phase Plans (CPP) in compliance with CDM Regulations 2015.
- Develop RAMS, method statements, and permit-to-work documentation ensuring safe execution of site activities.
- Coordinate contractors and site activities, ensuring compliance with CDM duties and safe systems of work.
- Supervise site operations under SSSTS, maintaining high safety standards.
- Ensure compliance with international standards (IEC, BS, UL, NFPA, ATEX, EU Directives).
- Support continuous improvement of functional safety and process safety performance across projects.
- Contribute to development of asset reliability and safety strategies with multidisciplinary teams.
- Manage high-value international projects ensuring compliance with CSA, UL, NFPA, BS, IEC, EU Directives, and client specifications.
Technical Sales & Commissioning Engineer
Lillidale LLC / Addfield Incinerators
Dubai
2014.11 - 2021.03
- Delivered automation, commissioning, and technical support for industrial waste and energy systems.
- Performed PLC programming, SCADA configuration, and system commissioning across international sites.
- Supported pre-sales engineering, project planning, and client technical requirements.
- Conducted system demonstrations, training, and handover to clients.
- Managed client relationships, technical proposals, and after-sales support.
Maintenance Engineer
EKC International FZE
Dubai
2012.11 - 2014.11
- Managed preventive and corrective maintenance of industrial automation and utility systems.
- Improved equipment reliability through structured maintenance strategies.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Jaya Hind Industries
2011.07 - 2012.07
- Supported electrical maintenance and calibration of automated manufacturing systems.
Education
NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety
B.E. - Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Functional Safety Engineering - Functional Safety Engineer
TUV SUD
Skills
- Functional Safety Engineering (T
- V Certified, SIL, SIF, IEC 61511 Lifecycle)
- Hazard Studies (HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, PHA)
- PLC, HMI & SCADA Systems (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi)
- EC&I Design, FAT, SAT & Commissioning
- Generating P&ID’s
- CDM Regulations 2015 & Construction Phase Plans (CPP)
- Risk Assessments, RAMS & Permit to Work Systems
- Process Safety & High-Hazard Environments
- ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 Compliance
- ATEX & Hazardous Area Systems
- Project Engineering & Delivery
- SSSTS (Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme)
- First Aid at Work (FAW)
Certification
- Functional Safety Engineer . ID number: TA26035479
- Nebosh Level 6 iDip
- SSSTS (Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme)
- First Aid at Work (FAW)
- ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 Awareness
- HAZOP & Functional Safety Training
- IEC 61508:2010 IEC 62061:2021 ISO 13849:2023
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Strong experience working in high-risk and safety-critical environments
- Proven ability to influence safety culture and drive continuous improvement
- Excellent stakeholder communication across engineering, operations, and management levels
Timeline
Project Engineer / Functional Safety Engineer
Addfield Projects Limited, UK
2022.01 - 2026.04
Technical Sales & Commissioning Engineer
Lillidale LLC / Addfield Incinerators
2014.11 - 2021.03
Maintenance Engineer
EKC International FZE
2012.11 - 2014.11
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Jaya Hind Industries
2011.07 - 2012.07
B.E. - Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety
Functional Safety Engineering - Functional Safety Engineer
TUV SUD